Other Nearby Groups

MVVG isn’t the only support and/or interest group for vegetarians and vegans in or around Manchester. Here are some others. Note that their inclusion here does not mean MVVG or its members endorse any of these groups.

Funky and dynamic social group for vegans, their friends, and the vegan-curious. Meets on different dates at different times, trying everything that the city centre and Greater Manchester has to offer vegans – as well as doing stuff just for the hell of it. Communication is mostly via aMeet Up group and a Facebook group.

Facebook group to help Vegetarians and Vegans to meet like minded single people. Let's see if we can find happiness with each other.

Manchester Animal Action (MAA)Manchester Animal Action campaigns locally against all forms of animal abuse. These activities can range from promoting veganism to holding demonstrations against animal circuses, to travelling to national events. Meets 7.30pm on the first Monday of each month at Fuel Café, 448 Wilmslow Road, Withington, M20 3BW. Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/53510604109.

Locally-based walking and outdoor pursuits organising events across the UK. Open to vegans and non-vegans to arrange and take part in walks, bike rides and more. Join in and be vegan for the day! For details of up-coming events, email info@veganoutdoors.com or see the Facebook group.

A monthly vegan potluck event kindly hosted at V Revolution on Oldham Street (see Eating Out in Manchester). Every attendee should bring at least one dish – this can be a starter, main course, or dessert. You can bring more than one along if you like! Your food should contain no dairy, no eggs, no honey, no meat, etc. You don't have to be vegan to attend - but make sure that your food is!

Exists so that veggies and vegans studying in Manchester can meet each other, share recipes, ideas and enjoy great food together. They have socials, promote veggie and vegan interests on campus and run veggie and vegan mentor schemes for those interested in becoming veggie or vegan. See also the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/VegSocManchester/

A group for healthy food advocates to come together. Meet-ups involve eating tasty raw vegan food, making new friends, sharing recipes, offering and gaining support and learning more about health in different ways. There will be also be food demonstrations, talks and documentaries included at different meet-up. Any voluntary donations will go towards a bigger venues for special events and other things to help the group grow. Meetup page: http://www.meetup.com/Raw-Vegan-Manchester/